Tag Archives: Melissa McMorrow

Why Do Champions Fear Mexico’s Kenia Enriquez?

Why Are Champions Afraid of Kenia Enriquez and More Female Fight News   (Photo by Al Applerose) Story by David A. Avila Mexico’s Kenia Enriquez defended the interim flyweight title successfully last weekend. No surprise. But why won’t any world champions fight her? Tijuana’s Enriquez (28-1, 11 Kos) with her pressure style won every round […]

Most Avoided Fighter – Kenia Enriquez

Kenia Enriquez Forced to Move Up to Flyweight    By Felipe Leon   Boxing doesn’t wait for anybody.  Such is the case of former world champion Kenia Enriquez (23-1, 9KO) of Tijuana, Mexico. The 28-year-old last saw action in January of 2020 defending her interim WBC light flyweight title for the fourth time.  In the […]

Marlen, Odessa, Mikaela and Franchon in World Title Fights on Saturday

Four Americans in World Title Fights and More Female Fight News   By David A. Avila Years ago, this seldom happened. Four American women’s world title fights will compete against each other and they will be shown on various different media outlets. All are products of the ever-growing USA amateur boxing program. Expect an explosion […]

Kenia Enriquez vs Chaoz Minowa and Female Fight News

Kenia Enriquez: the Fighter Other Mexican Fighters Avoid   By David A. Avila In a country known for producing fearless warriors most Mexican female fighters shy away from facing Tijuana’s Kenia Enriquez. She’s Mexico’s most avoided warrior. Enriquez (22-1, 9 KOs) defends the interim WBC light flyweight title against Japan’s Chaoz Minowa (6-2, 5 KOs) […]

Fight Card in L.A. Attended by Fellow Pound for Pounders

Female Dominated Fight Card in L.A. Attended by Fellow Pound for Pounders   By David A. Avila America appears to be ground zero for female prizefighting with another round of elite match ups taking place this weekend. Back to back weekends will keep the momentum generated first in Los Angeles and now switching to New […]

Kenia Enriquez vs Norleidys Graterol on ESPN3 on Sat.

Kenia Enriquez Ready to Battle Venezuelan KO Artist Norleidys Graterol   By David A. Avila During the past three years Tijuana’s Kenia Enriquez has been one of the more avoided light flyweights in the world. Only those looking to topple her ascent are willing to face her. Those holding world titles avoid her name like […]

Esmeralda Moreno vs.Yesenia Gomez 2: War Resumes in Mexico

Moreno vs Gomez: Ready For Another War   By Felipe Leon   It is hard to believe that at 31 years of age the current WBC light flyweight champion Esmeralda “La Joya” Moreno (35-10-2, 11KO) of Mexico City is a 13-year fight veteran with nearly 50 fights under her belt.   This Saturday night she […]

Raya Alarcon vs. Mayela Perez in Mexico

Alarcon vs Perez: History In the Making   By Felipe Leon   Although female boxing in the last couple of years has gotten more TV attention in the United States, the sport has been a staple south of the border on Mexican airwaves.   Female boxing regularly gets featured on prime time on both terrestrial […]

Amaris Quintana Wins by KO Again in Tijuana

Amaris “Diamond Girl” Quintana Scores Third Consecutive KO   By David A. Avila Last minute replacements, undefeated fighters, fighting across the border are just traps for other fighters, not for Amaris “Diamond Girl” Quintana who roared to a third consecutive knockout win. San Diego’s Quintana (12-3-2, 4 KOs) reached her goal of winning a WBC […]

Amaris “Diamond Girl” Quintana Fights Palacios in Tijuana

“Diamond Girl” Fighting Against The Odds     By Felipe Leon   If you are familiar with Southern California female boxing then you know Amaris “Diamond Girl” Quintana (11-3-2, 3KO).   Known for her relentless come-forward style, more than likely you have gotten out of your seat to cheer on the 28-year-old as she went […]